What Attracts Termites?
Megan Pinneo
Things That Cause Termites
Termites are attracted to several things around your home, and most of them you can prevent, but first you need to know what they are.
Termites are attracted to:
Leaky Pipes
Improper Drainage
Poor Airflow
Both Dampwood, and Subterranean Termites Thrive in Humidity
Dampwood Termites Prefer Water Damaged Wood
Drywood Termites are Drawn to Anything That Contains Wood
Dry Untreated Wood Attracts Drywood Termites
Wood in Contact with House Foundations
Wood Piles
Glogged Gutters
These are some examples of the top reasons why drywood and subterranean termites “wood” be attracted to your home. The main causes of termites can be eliminated by simple home maintenance. Hiring a Termite Professional to conduct a thorough Termite Inspection of your home is the best way to protect against termites.
Black Knight Termite Control provides FREE TERMITE INSPECTIONS for concerned homeowners. Termite Inspections are not only important to homeowners but prospective home buyers also. When you are in the market of buying a home you will want to have a termite inspection done on the potential property. Hidden termite damage should be exposed before a deal is closed on a home. If you find a termite problem before the deal is closed on a home you can demand that the termites be treated and and damage to the property be replaced before you close, this will save you time and money later on. San Diego home buyers should especially request a termite inspection be completed because of the humid weather conditions. Costal communities will most likely encounter subterranean termites, while more inland Riverside residents will see drywood termites more often.
What ever your termite problem may be Black Knight Termite Control can help!